Dave Richards

Staff Writer

Plymouth, Michigan

Early on my mom came up with the plan to introduce me to reading via comics. Her plan worked and gave me both a lifelong love of reading and comics. The earliest comics I remember were some Spider-Man stories where he fought the Kingpin and an issue of Marvel’s “Star Wars” where Darth Vader battled a cyborg. My early comic habit got a regular fix whenever we’d take the Ohio Turnpike to visit my grandparents in Pennsylvania. We’d stop at a rest stop and I’d get a three pack of mostly Gold Key books like “Grimm’s Ghost Stories” or reprints of “Turk: Son of Stone.”

In the ‘80s I started collecting super hero books on a regular basis with “Thing” #24, where he battled the Rhino. From there I picked up a ton of Marvel books. Several years later I was introduced to the DC Universe via books like “Batman: The Killing Joke” and “Suicide Squad.” Later my tastes branched out as I discovered companies like Dark Horse and DC’s Vertigo imprint. Currently I’m a huge fan of all forms of genre comics: super hero, crime, action, horror, science fiction and fantasy

When I’m not writing for CBR I’m usually toiling away at the public library I work at or working on book reviews or other pop culture related ramblings at my blog.

Wed, January 9th, 2008 | Category: Comic Books

This year, Daniel Acuña brings his unique artistic vision exclusively to the Marvel Universe. CBR News spoke with the artist about his work past and present, and took a glimpse at his latest top-secret project.

Thu, December 27th, 2007 | Category: Comic Books

Romance, danger, adventure, and hordes of goat-sucking monsters await the Fantastic Four in the pages of "Isla de la Muerte," in stores this week. CBR News spoke with writer Tom Beland about the one-shot.

Thu, December 20th, 2007 | Category: Comic Books

In stores now is "Incredible Herc" #112, the first issue of Hercules' new adventures in the aftersmash of "World War Hulk." CBR News spoke with artist Khoi Pham about the myth-tastic series and previewed new pages from #113.

Mon, December 17th, 2007 | Category: Comic Books

Moon Knight continues his brutal crusade against crime in January, but now as an agent of the U.S. government. CBR News speaks with writer Mike Benson and previews exclusive pages from "God and Country."

Wed, December 12th, 2007 | Category: Comic Books

With a new collection in stores now and a new #1 issue in February, more readers are discovering Ed Brubaker & Sean Phillips' award-winning series, "Criminal," and CBR News spoke with Brubaker about the book's future.

Thu, December 6th, 2007 | Category: Comic Books

"Ultimates 3.1" is in stores and fans are already reeling from the shock. CBR News spoke exclusively with writer Jeph Loeb and previewed exclusive artwork from issue #3.2. SPOILER WARNING IN FULL EFFECT!

Wed, December 5th, 2007 | Category: Comic Books

This season, Mike Carey has two very different holiday gifts for fans: a story in the new "Marvel Holiday Special" and the one-shot "Wolverine: Firebreak." CBR News spoke with Carey about both projects.

Mon, November 26th, 2007 | Category: Comic Books

The teenagers of David Hine's TOKYOPOP series "Poison Candy" deal with the pressures of adolescence as well as a mysterious disease that gives them psychic powers - before killing them. CBR spoke with Hine about the book.

Thu, November 15th, 2007 | Category: Comic Books

Bruce Banner's war looks to be over but two new Gamma powered Goliaths are ready for action. CBR News spoke with editor Mark Paniccia about the "World War Hulk" spin-off series "Skaar: Son of Hulk" and "Hulk."